Championships will eventually be decided. A team will punch its ticket to Bristol, and another season will come to an end. But long after the last out is recorded in Jenkins Township, what this week will truly be remembered for isn’t just baseball. It’s the people behind it. The volunteers. The families. The umpires. The grounds crew. The community. And the reminder that sports still have the power to bring us together.

Catch all the action from the 2026 Pennsylvania Little League Majors State Tournament opener on SportzWire. A dominant pitching duel turned into an instant classic as the East Side 12U All Stars secured a thrilling 2 to 1 victory over the Hollidaysburg 12U Navy 2026 squad following a dramatic late game home run.

A four-run lead vanished, the game was deadlocked in the fifth, and state tournament advancement hung in the balance. When Blue Mountain needed a clutch answer against a resilient Milton squad, Owen Borger delivered the swing of the day with a go-ahead RBI double to left field. Relief pitcher Chase Goodman then took the mound in the sixth and slammed the door shut, striking out three straight batters to protect the lead and secure a nail-biting 5-4 victory for Blue Mountain.

Charlie Corsanico hits two home runs, including a grand slam, and drives in six runs as Newtown Edgmont defeats French Creek 10-2 in the state tournament. Read the full game recap and stats on SportzWire!

Back Mountain edges out West Point 5-4 in a thrilling Pennsylvania State Little League Major Baseball Tournament matchup. Matthew Wycallis scores twice and Ollie Bross seals the win with a game-ending strikeout. Full recap on SportzWire!

The long, humid days of summer are giving way to cool fall evenings, local firefighter picnics are in full swing, and high school football is back across Districts 2, 4, and 11. Behind every Friday night kickoff is an entire community at work—from parents dropping off Gatorade and local businesses supplying food drops, to the band, cheer, drill, and color guard teams perfecting their routines under the sun. As the season begins, turn off the TV, head out to the stadium, grab a bite at the concession stand, and take in the unmatched atmosphere of local sports. The SportzWire team will be out in full force capturing every moment, so be sure to follow along at SportzWire.com, download our Mobile App, and find us on social media by searching SportzWire!

After signing with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent this spring, former Penn State captain and Wyoming Area standout Dominic DeLuca recently spent a brief stretch back home in Northeast Pennsylvania before reporting to Ravens training camp.

Eight champions. One destination. One step closer to the Little League World Series. Pennsylvania’s best Majors teams have arrived in Jenkins Township, and Sportzwire will be there all week with live broadcasts, photos, highlights, recaps, and behind-the-scenes coverage you won’t find anywhere else. Follow along as the road to Williamsport begins. #StayWired

WSLL Sanction 14U left little doubt Thursday, putting together a dominant performance in every phase of the game to earn a 22-0 victory over BELLeage Juniors.

Instant classics between city and county for the 92nd dream game

The Abington Wildcats 10U Kirkpatrick travel softball team continues to establish itself as one of the premier 10U programs in the country, earning top rankings in both USA Softball and USSSA while capping off an impressive spring season with a third-place finish at the USA Softball of Central Virginia Eastern National Championships.

After fighting through five straight elimination games to earn a rematch in the Pennsylvania Little League Softball State Championship, Valley’s impressive postseason run came to an end Monday in South Williamsport. Bullskin Township claimed the state title, while Valley finished as one of the top 8-10 softball teams in the Commonwealth.

Spain needed extra time to separate itself from Argentina, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory Sunday to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy as thousands of fans packed Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton to celebrate the beautiful game. From live music and family activities to passionate supporters representing nations from around the globe, the PA World Cup Fan Zone transformed the Electric City into one of Pennsylvania’s premier World Cup destinations.

They’ve battled through the loser’s bracket, won five straight elimination games, and now they’re one win away from a Pennsylvania State Championship. Valley’s 7-4 victory over Bullskin erased an earlier tournament loss and sets the stage for an all-or-nothing championship showdown Monday in South Williamsport.

One day after forcing a winner-take-all championship game, Back Mountain Little League completed its remarkable comeback Saturday, defeating Green Ridge Little League 4-2 to capture the Section 5 9-11 Championship at Mountain Top Little League. The title sends Back Mountain to next week’s Pennsylvania State Tournament in Selinsgrove.